This is something I've been wondering about, but haven't seen thoroughly addressed in any books or classes. Frequently one half of a couple will have a permit & CCW while their significant other chooses not to. Let's forego the idea that the non-CCW partner should just get firearms training and carry regularly for the time being. It's just not realistic for some people. What skills and knowledge should one have when out and about with an armed partner?
Areas of skills/knowledge that come to mind are:
- Situational awareness (4 eyes better than 2)
- Best way to help de-escalate a situation
- What to do if their SO has to draw a weapon
- First aid skills
- How to talk to the police
I suspect there are some best practices in communication too: special code words, commands, etc.
Has anyone ever included a real unarmed SO in a FoF training? Or addressed it in their concealed carry class? Are there any articles or other materials addressing this?
-oss117